Tradesmen across Scotland are the target of a new national campaign warning them to beware of a hidden killer - asbestos.
Category: Scotland
Crackdown on Scotland’s quarry deaths and injuries
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new team of specialist inspectors has been assembled to crackdown on death, injury and ill-health in quarries and
Cutting deaths in construction - free Fife event aims to reduce risks
Friday, October 30, 2009
A practical event for builders, construction workers and contractors at the Crossgates Training Centre, 3 November, in Fife.
Safety guidance offered after tractor deaths
Friday, October 30, 2009
Updated, simple, step-by-step guidance on tractor safety is now available for farmers.
Cutting accidents in construction - Thurso event aims to reduce risks
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Those working in the construction industry are urged to come together and attend a free safety awareness event next week at T3UK, Janetstown Industrial Estate, Thurso.
Hazardous Installations Specialist Inspector vacancies
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Posts are available within HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate for Specialist inspectors with the following disciplines:
Health and safety statistics 2008/09
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The latest statistics on work-related health and safety - work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences,
Grangemouth company fined after worker gets 3,300-volt electric shock
Friday, October 23, 2009
A Grangemouth-based company has been fined for breaching health and safety law after a worker was burned by live power cables.
Fraudulent papers and broken back lead to prosecution of 21-year old
Friday, October 23, 2009
HSE today reminded operators of telescopic fork lift trucks to ensure they are operated correctly after a 21-year-old fork lift truck driver was prosecuted
Explosives firm fined £10,000 after employee loses fingers
Thursday, October 22, 2009
An explosives firm has been fined a total of £10,000 after one of its employees was seriously injured in Fife, Scotland.
Safety advice offered in a bid to bring down care home accidents
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A health and safety seminar is taking place today, 15 October, in Falkirk for care home owners across central Scotland
Firm fined £20,000 after worker’s three-metre fall
Monday, October 12, 2009
HSE has again warned of the dangers of working at height without the proper safety precautions
HSE Scotland Director sets the record straight over Lollipop man
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dr Paul Stollard (HSE Director for Scotland) responds - I was really sorry to read today’s, Monday 05 October 2009,
Speech given by HSE Chair at RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress
Monday, October 5, 2009
Transcript of speech given by HSE Chair Judith Hackitt at the RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress event
Cutting deaths in construction – Glasgow event aims to reduce risks
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Eleven workers in the construction sector were killed and more than 1,500 were seriously injured in Scotland last year.
HSE marks 35 years
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The number of employees being killed or injured at work is at its lowest level
Administrator vacancy - Aberdeen
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Working for the Hazardous Installation Division of HSE in Aberdeen. There are two posts as a programme support assistant
Implementation of various directives amending the Placing of Plant Protection Products
Friday, September 25, 2009
A table has been added showing the implementation of various directives amending the Placing of Plant Protection Products on the Market Directive 91/414/EC
HSE warns those responsible for people working at height
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
A Glasgow-based construction company has been convicted of failing to
Free health and safety event at Elgin Community Centre for workers from overseas
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Migrant workers throughout Moray are urged to attend a free information evening in Elgin on Wednesday 23 September 2009,
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